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Caramel pumpkin spice mug cake
microwave recipes

Caramel pumpkin spice mug cake

When the weather gets chilly in the US, many turn to pumpkin spice lattes – made with the spices put into the classic pumpkin pie. Bring the classic flavour to your Aussie kitchen with this hot cup of cake.


Choc-Marsala mug cake with chilli flakes
microwave recipes

Choc-Marsala mug cake with chilli flakes

Sometimes you just want something with a bit more of a kick for dessert. With alcohol and chilli flakes, this mug certainly takes the cake! Ready in just 5 mins.

Microwave raspberry mug cakes
best winter recipe

Microwave raspberry mug cakes

Toss some ingredients into a mug and simply microwave for a delicious mug cake dessert! A warming cup for winter.

Minestrone soup
microwave recipes

Minestrone soup

Microwave this easy, fuss-free minestrone when you're too hungry to cook!

Creamy rice pudding
microwave recipes

Creamy rice pudding

Short grain rice is the key to creamy rice pudding. Make this as a dessert for the family in wintertime. Best part: there's a microwavable shortcut, too!


Pesto chicken parcels
healthy chicken dinners

Pesto chicken parcels

Pesto and semi-dried tomatoes add instant flavour to chicken – and it’s still healthy. The best bit about this dish? All the cooking is done in the microwave!

Microwave bacon & bean casserole
recipes for one

Microwave bacon & bean casserole

Eating alone doesn't have to mean boring baked beans on toast - turn them into a rich stew instead in under 15 minutes.

Microwave mac ’n’ cheese in a mug
15 minute lunch ideas

Microwave mac ’n’ cheese in a mug

Pasta, pronto… and in a mug! The easiest-ever macaroni and cheese makes a delicious, lazy snack for one or packed lunch - just pop in the microwave at work.

Microwave chilli
vegetarian weeknight dinners

Microwave chilli

For a super speedy meal, try this vegetarian kidney bean chilli. Who would've though that a microwave recipe was such a delicious way to get 2 of your 5-a-day?

Microwave kale & chilli eggs
paleo dinner recipe

Microwave kale & chilli eggs

Follow the instructions carefully and you shouldn’t end up with egg on your face… or the roof of your microwave.

Chocolate, hazelnut & banana mug cake
ultimate chocolate recipe

Chocolate, hazelnut & banana mug cake

Made in under 5 minutes, this mug cake is the most tasty microwave meal you've had in a long time!

Quick pumpkin soup
pumpkin recipe

Quick pumpkin soup

Put your microwave to good use and have this warming soup ready to go in less than 30 minutes

Chocolate brownie in a mug
ultimate chocolate recipe

Chocolate brownie in a mug

Ahh, a soothing cup of brownie! Cooked in their serving ‘bowls’, they’re a fun dessert idea for dinner parties or just a midnight snack.

Tomato, feta & spinach risotto
risotto

Tomato, feta & spinach risotto

Put your microwave to good use and make this risotto - minus all the stirring.

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